Gorham, New York population by race
The table below shows Gorham town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,906 | 94.94% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 73 | 1.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 119 | 2.89% |
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Gorham town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Gorham town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gorham town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gorham town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.94% are white, 0.34% are Black or African American, 1.77% are Asian, 0.05% are some other race and 2.89% are multiracial.
Gorham town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gorham town is White with a population of 3,906 (94.94% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 119 (2.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gorham, New York
By ethnicity, 62 (1.51% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,052 (98.49% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gorham town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,883 (95.83% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gorham, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gorham town's Non-Hispanic population.
Gorham town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,883 | 95.83% |
| Black or African American alone | 14 | 0.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 73 | 1.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 82 | 2.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gorham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 39 (62.90% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gorham, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gorham town's Hispanic population.
Gorham town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1 | 1.61% |
| Puerto Rican | 22 | 35.48% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 62.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gorham, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.51% of Gorham town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gorham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 39 (62.90% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gorham, New York have?
Gorham, New York has 14 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gorham town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gorham, New York?
With 98.49% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gorham town.
That being said, with a 1.77% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Gorham town.
What is the majority race in Gorham, New York?
With a population of 3,906 (94.94% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gorham town.
Asians are second largest race in Gorham town, with 1.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
